Original title
Overhaulin'
Released
4/20/2004
Origin country
US
Genre
Documentary, Reality
Production companies
WATV Productions
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
10
Number of episodes
122
Overhaulin' is an American automotive reality TV show that ran for five seasons on TLC between 2004–2009, and currently on Velocity and Discovery.
A review of moments from the first 12 episodes and updates on the cars and their owners.
The team goes racing with six cars from previous episodes as we take a look back at the re-builds and then check on the car owners and their new rides.
Championship cyclist Lance Armstrong's girlfriend, musician Sheryl Crow, gave him a stock GTO as a present after his 6th Tour de France victory. The press got a hold of the story before Lance even saw the car so Sheryl came up with a new plan to surprise him: have the Overhaulin' team re-build the car.
A look back at the most memorable moments of the 2005 season.
The team gets a special assignment this time. One of CNN's two Hummers -- used by the journalists in Iraq -- is chosen to get a special treatment. Once the rebuild is complete, the car dubbed "Warrior One" is taken back to Atlanta, where it's revealed on live television, and later auctioned off to help the families of injured war vets.
Ten years and 100 amazing customized vehicles since its inception, restoration and fabrication icon, Chip Foose and series host, Chris Jacobs, count down the Top Ten greatest moments in Overhaulin’s rich history.
Chip Foose and his A-Team, with the help of an insider, plan a fake robbery or towing of an unsuspecting mark's car. They must rebuild the car in seven days. The week-long event is filled with pranks and angry marks, but it will all be rewarded on D-Day when the mark is given back the car.
Jeff works the counter at Original Parts Group, an auto supply shop in Huntington Beach, CA. Jeff has a rather ratty '71 Chevelle. The team, led by Chip Foose is ready to turn this ratty rod into a rad rod but they need to get the car from Jeff, first.
Mat is a straight A high school student, volunteers in search and rescue and is an Eagle Scout. He drives his grandfather's old '88 Chevy pickup truck that's seen better days. Mat's dad, Jim, would like the Overhaulin' team to give the truck a makeover.
Chuck de Heras is a car collecting aficionado. His true love of the auto and its history has meant he's become friends with Dick Messer, who runs the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA. A perfect set up for our Overhaulin' A Team to get their hands dirty.
Mylan Hayes drives to the beach to surf every day in his rusty '77 El Camino. He suffers a "Dude, where's my car?" moment when his car is missing from the parking lot, but his folks are in on the plan to turn the El Camino into the coolest of surf wagons
Actor Ian Ziering is a car guy who's been trying to trick out a '68 Camaro for years. Ian thinks the shop where his Camaro is locked up is about to go bankrupt, which gives the team time to perfect the car.
Dale Eslinger is one of the top dogs at the foundation that supplies both scholarship funding and project cars for the prestigious car building college Wyoming Tech in Laramie. The students and the Overhaulin' builders dust off an old 56 Chevy Bel Air.
Cassie Wyrick is an 18 year old bank teller. She's responsible, fun-loving and the proud owner of a very boring '91 Ford Explorer. Chip Foose, along with the mega-Overhaulin' team worked at the giant parts factory known as APC, to reinvent Cassie's SUV.
Chip Foose and his A-Team, with the help of an insider, plan a fake robbery or towing of an unsuspecting mark's car. They must rebuild the car in seven days. The week-long event is filled with pranks and angry marks, but it will all be rewarded on D-Day when the mark is given back the car.
It's an Overhaulin' double-whammy as a '64 Corvette and an old VW both get updates, much to the owners' surprise.
Katy is a young salesclerk who loves her dying '67 Nova. Katy thinks her car's been towed while the A-Team works her clunker into a vehicle of beauty.
Chris is in for the surprise of his life when the A-Team, his family and friends conspire to overhaul his beloved 1968 Olds 442.
After waiting more than 30 years, Rayce inherited his 1970 Monte Carlo from his dad, who bought the 8-cylinder muscle car new. Rayce has so many fond memories of the car. It has become a family heirloom and he plans to pass it down to his son, Rayce Jr.
Chip and the A-Team transform Rick's '67 Skylark into a cool and stylish low-rider.
The A-Team nabs Mark's rust-bucket '65 Mustang and turns it into a blue and Shelby-striped marvel.
Travis' wounded '63 Falcon soars again after some serious Overhaulin'.
This old graduation present goes from weekend-project-mobile to the sleek '71 Challenger it was meant to be.
Glen loves his battered '62 Chevy Bel Air almost as much as his twin toddler boys. The Overhaulin' crew turns it into one sweet family cruiser.
Barry thinks his son lost his '70 Mustang gambling. But Foose and the gang hit the jackpot in this masterful overhaul at the SEMA convention.
John has never had the time or money to fix up his classic 1952 GMC truck. That all changed when his family got hold of Overhaulin' and set Chip Foose loose on the pickup.
Hard-working Nicole saved up for years to buy a beat-up '70 Camaro. Chip and his team make the car match her spirit and spunk.
Frankie Jr., a vet of the Iraqi war vet, has a project with his father Frank Sr. re-building a 1966 Chevy Chevelle. Frankie's parents act as the insiders when the car is supposedly stolen and later impounded.
Chip & Co. overhaul a '68 Chevelle and a '98 Mazda truck for twin sisters in one hectic week.
Chip Foose and his A-Team, with the help of an insider, plan a fake robbery or towing of an unsuspecting mark's car. They must rebuild the car in seven days. The week-long event is filled with pranks and angry marks, but it will all be rewarded on D-Day when the mark is given back the car.
Chip Foose and his team create a '95 Honda Civic tuner car. Dylan loves tuner cars and dreams of having a fast, slick Honda with cool paint, a fast motor, racing seats and all the bells and whistles.
John has owned three Plymouth Road Runners in his life. When his current one, a rare 1969 convertible, is "stolen" and John is accused of insurance fraud, he gets desperate to get the car back.
Jason's pal Willy -- to whom Jason once donated one of his kidneys -- convinces him to take his 1995 Chevy Tahoe to a shop for a free service Willy's arranged. However, when he goes to retrieve the car, he's told he can't the Tahoe back without full payment.
Chip Foose and team overhaul Tyson's 1956 Bel Air. Tyson took shop classes trying to learn how to restore his Bel Air. His mother set him up at Overhaulin. The work was very slow forthcoming and she wanted to help him out. The Bel Air was so rusted that Chip had to find another 56 to swap bodies. The second one wasn't much better. Finally it took 3 bodies to get one perfect machine.
Deputy Sheriff Mike more than loves his 1965 T-Bird; it was his father's treasure and he is beyond sentimental about the ride. His wife Stephanie works as an insider for Overhaulin' as Chris, Chip and the team at ACS grab the Thunderbird and decide to make the hardtop into a roadster. It's a big job if you have a while to pull it off; it's sheer madness to try in a week. But never underestimate the drive of Foose and the A-Team.
The Team at Overhaulin', get a hold of Mike's 67 mustang.
Chip Foose and team overhaul Ana's 2005 mustang.
Chip Foose and team overhaul an ex-US Navy Seal John's 1965 Ford pickup.
The A-team overhauls Frederick's 1968 Pontiac LeMans. Fredericks is told that his car was confiscated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Ivan’s the mark, not knowing his Nova from 1970 is leaving his parents’ property and moving to Classic Industries, where Overhaulin’ will work with his wife, Shannon. She’ll be an insider for a week of building and pranking. Chip Foose gets a well-earned vacation for the first part of the build, but he does the design ahead of time and returns by the end of the build to add his one-of-a-kind details to the car. When Chip's gone, his dad Sam Foose assumes the role as Captain of the build team.
Chip Foose and the A-Team overhaul Martin and his 1965 Impala.
Chip Foose and the A-team overhaul Jo's Magnum. Their insider is her husband Andy.
The Overhaulin team set out in search for the biggest beater in all of America.
The A-Team overhauls Sharon's 1967 Pontiac GTO.
Dennis always loved his ‘69 Pontiac Firebird. He was very upset when it was stolen. He had no idea that it was being fully reinvented at Hot Rod Car Craft, with his girlfriend Stephanie playing the inside with Overhaulin’. During that difficult week for Dennis, Overhaulin’ pranked-up a scheme that enlisted the Firebird owner into joining the Neighborhood Watch. Also joining the Watch: a neighborhood bagman played by Chris.
The Overhaulin' team has pulled off the ultimate prank: stealing Chip Foose's beloved '56 truck right out from under his nose and overhauled it over the course of four months! A new side of Chip is revealed as the prankster gets pranked!
Back in 1976, he bought his van brand new and adored it. Today, he focuses on family and friends and has put the van aside. He is always quick to help family and friends, so his daughter thinks it's about time that they did something special for him.
When Jay Leno found out that his part-time mechanic and friend, Dave Killackey and his 1956 Noman were in dire need of help - but couldn't afford the expense himself, he turned to the dynamic Overhaulin' team to make Dave's dream come true.
When a thief mistakenly killed Merrick's father seven years ago, Merrick inherited his father's prized possession, the '67 Charger. Merrick cannot afford to fix up the car alone - so the Overhaulin' arrives to save it from the junkyard.
Matt loves his Model A Ford but doesn't have the time to give it the love and attention it needs. More specifically, among many other things - this classic car has 1987 Mazda engine in it! Foose and the Overhaulin' team to the rescue!
The mark is David, who is paralyzed and in a wheelchair. The A-Team overhauls his ‘69 GTO.
Chip Foose and his team take on two overhauls for Dayrline who works for NAPA Auto Parts. They overhaul her treasured ‘67 El Camino and NAPA's ‘03 S-10 pick up that she uses to make deliveries sometimes.
Chip and his team overhauled Noemi’s ‘64 Chevy Impala with help from her husband Cesar as the insider.
The mark is Miles and his 1968 Ford Bronco.
David never had enough saved to fix up his '68 Firebird. After high school, he joined the Marines and served three times in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now that he's back and enrolled in college, Overhaulin' is going to give him a little surprise.
Mark's best childhood memories were riding around in his dad's '72 Cutlass. Now Mark is struggling to take care of his family and cannot afford to fix it up enough to take it out of the garage.
Chip Foose overhauls Alonzo's 1970 Chevy truck.
Chip Foose and his A-Team, with the help of an insider, plan a fake robbery or towing of an unsuspecting mark's car. They must rebuild the car in seven days. The week-long event is filled with pranks and angry marks, but it will all be rewarded on D-Day when the mark is given back the car.
Manuel and his Oldsmobile 442 are overhauled by Chip Foose and his team. The insider is his girlfriend Kate.
The mark for this episode is Tony. and his '66 LeMans. His best friends Charlie Sheen and Rob set him up for his car to be overhauled. Tony always imagined his car being redone but soon realized that it would cost a lot of money.
Jamie let his '67 Galaxie get run down when he was dealing with his mom and her cancer. He often dreamed about the good ole days he used to have in it. Jamie's girlfriend Gretchen is the insider for this overhaul.
Marilyn thinks that her Cadillac, named "Bessie," is part of the family, but is treated like a storage unit for holiday decorations because it's in desperate need of repair. Can the Overhaulin' team bring Bessie the Cadillac back to life?
When Lowell purchased a 1967 Dodge Coronet 440, he planned to restore it, but ended up taking an early retirement and hoped to sell the Coronet for a profit. His son Geoff wants to save the money to restore the car himself, so Lowell called for help.
Michelle and Megan are more like sisters than mother-and-daughter. Megan's good grades earned her money for a car, and she got a good deal on a 1963 Comet, but she needs more money to have work done on the car.
Isaias loves his father's 1967 Dodge A-100 truck. Isaias's father died from cancer in 2002. He hopes to, one day, drive it with his own son. His wife says that he'll "cry his eyes out" once he finds out that he's on Overhaulin'.
Melissa was voted "Hottest Teacher" at the high school where she teaches. Her students say that she is attentive and makes learning exciting. Her husband says that she's a total gear-head and can't wait for her to see her fixed up 1964 Chevy Malibu.
Chip and prankster Rob dress up as unemployed roadies, who break into Carl's garage and steal his 1957 Chevy Corvette. While the car's being rebuilt, Carl meets "Detective McCool" (prankster Greg), who's not working really hard to get the car back.
The team works with its youngest insider yet, teenaged Tanner, who wants to surprise his father Wade by getting dad's project car, a 1967 Chevy Chevelle, fixed up.
Randy is friends with rock star Vince Neil. Now Randy's rusty 1969 Buick GS gets restored to its former glory.
Pop singer Nick Lachey acts as the insider to heist his brother Drew's 1967 Ford truck.
Hector sacrified everything to keep his family together. His wife wants Overhaulin' to overhaul his 1970 Mustang, the car of his dreams.
Chip Foose and the A-Team overhaul Domnick's beloved 1970 Monte Carlo, with the help of his wife, She coordinates a very well-deserved overhaul.
Daniel loves Mopars and bought a 1972 Dodge Challenger that he and his youngest son could work on as a "Father/Son" project. The car still needs a lot of work and some major new parts. Daniel imagines it in classic Mopar style: orange with stripes.
John Force is the most prolific champion in drag racing history. He wants to get his little yellow bus overhauled so he can go to schools to shuttle young students to events and live his dream of transporting his racing crew and family in a bus.
Dave side-swiped his 1969 Mustang but didn't have the money to fix it up right so it just sits in the garage. Dave's father steps up and gets Dave the overhaulin' that he deserves.
A construction worker gets his '96 Chevy Tahoe Overhauled. His girlfriend is the insider.
Chip Foose and his A-Team, with the help of an insider, plan a fake robbery or towing of an unsuspecting mark's car. They must rebuild the car in seven days. The week-long event is filled with pranks and angry marks, but it will all be rewarded on D-Day when the mark is given back the car.
Chip and the A-Team overhaul Matt's 1965 award winning Mustang Coupe. Matt was attempting to restore it, but it took a backseat when his brother needed to move in because he was sick.
Kathy helps Chip and the A-Team overhaul her husband's Chevrolet pickup truck. George had the truck handed down to him from Herb, his father-in-law and Kathy thinks it's about time it's restored to it's natural beauty for George to enjoy the truck as much as her father did.
Chip and the A-Team overhaul Harrison's 1963 Chevy Nova. Harrison lost interest in working on it after his father's tragic death and now it's up to Chip and his team to bring a smile back to Harrison's face.
Chip and the A-Team give Jim the shock of his life when they overhaul his 1956 BelAir convertible they he left abandoned in his driveway.
Chip and the A-Team overhaul Ken's 1967 Camaro, with the help of his wife Sandy.
Chip and the A-Team help overhaul Hot Dog Fred's microbus.
Chip and the A-Team tackle a huge task when they make an old 1954 Ford Customline car into a modern day roadster.
To celebrate the show's history and great work, Chip and Chris contact Overhaulin' marks and their new cars and take a look back at how they got their.
Chip Foose and his A-Team, with the help of an insider, plan a fake robbery or towing of an unsuspecting mark's car. They must rebuild the car in seven days. The week-long event is filled with pranks and angry marks, but it will all be rewarded on D-Day when the mark is given back the car.
In the sixth-season premiere, a '65 Chevy Impala is restored for a Marine Corps vet.
A 1954 pickup truck is restored for a retired teacher.
Chip Foose and the A-Team Overhaul Bernies 1967 Camaro, Which he purchased online sight unseen.
A Volkswagen is restored by Chip and his team for a mechanic with health problems.
A new 2012 Chrysler 300 is customized by Chip and his team at SEMA and given away at the show.
Rick's '67 Mustang, his first car, is in desperate need of help. Chip and the A-team are up for the challenge!
While serving his country, Chris' '70 El Camino laid in disrepair. Now that he is retired, can the Overhaulin' team make his show car dreams come true?
A 1964 Plymouth Fury has been Rodger's dream car ever since he was a kid. Despite finally owning one, his duties to his family and community have stalled restoration plans. Now Chip and the A-team give back to a worthy fan.
David bought a 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 to cruise around in with his 2-year old daughter. Unfortunately being a full-time dad keeps David's Olds in a friends shop – on permanent standby.
A 1965 Chevy Malibu SS was the first car Brian bought himself. Now, a 7th grade math and science teacher, Brian uses muscle cars to inspire young minds to learn.
This 1972 Lotus Europa was nominated by Jay Leno to be Overhauled for John, who delivers soda every weekend to Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage. Unfortunately, his children's tuition and college expenses prevent John from repairing the Europa.
This 1972 Lotus Europa was nominated by Jay Leno to be Overhauled for John, who delivers soda every weekend to Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage. Unfortunately, his children's tuition and college expenses prevent John from repairing the Europa.
Chip Foose and his A-Team, with the help of an insider, plan a fake robbery or towing of an unsuspecting mark's car. They must rebuild the car in seven days. The week-long event is filled with pranks and angry marks, but it will all be rewarded on D-Day when the mark is given back the car.
Chip and the A-team design and overhaul Sarah's first car, a 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible. Sarah is a hardworking mother and Sunday school teacher. The Buick was a birthday gift from her father. She bonded with her Dad by working on it in high school.
Chip and the A-team design and transform Bill Garrett’s 1965 Mustang Fastback into a Shelby style stunner. His dream of restoring his Mustang faded when thieves stole all the tools and parts he’d collected.
Chip and the A-team design and overhaul Scott Hardison’s 1967 Chevrolet C10 Pick up truck. Unfortunately, Scott didn’t have the time or resources to restore his truck, a family heirloom once owned by his grandfather and father before they passed away.
Chip and the A-team design and overhaul Fireman-Paramedic Victor Lopez’s 1967 Ford Bronco. His dream is to share his Bronco and love of the outdoors with his three young children.
The team helps the generous, hardworking manager of two Huntington Beach, Calif., food franchises.
The team takes a brand new 2014 Chevy Impala and gives it a one-of-a-kind Foose custom treatment.
With the help of Chip Foose and the A-Team, a Fairlane is returned in pristine shape along with a special gift.
Chip and the A-Team plan to surprise Roger with the most badass Bubble Top ever to roll out of the OVERHAULIN' shop.
Chip and the A-Team have a little time and a big plan to turn Josh's project car into his perfect car.
Insider Clyde knows his wife Vera wants nothing more than to help others. So he has asked Chip and the A-Team to give her a special surprise, a new lease on life for her 1962 Porsche 356.
Insider Clyde knows his wife Vera wants nothing more than to help others. So he has asked Chip and the A-Team to give her a special surprise, a new lease on life for her 1962 Porsche 356.
Jim Horton has been teaching students at Mark Keppel High School automotive repair for years, but his prized Sunbeam Tiger has fallen by the way side. Thanks to Jim's son Andrew, Chip and the A-Team will give this educator's Tiger a new set of stripes.
Hockey fanatic Tony Farrell's Dodge A-100 has seen better days. But once "Motoring Mad Man" Chip Foose gets a hold of this old work van it will be as at home on the racetrack as it once was on the worksite.
John Kiapos is a cool customer who's beloved AMX has taken up roots on his families ranch. John's daughter Sophia sought the help of Overhaulin's designer extraordinaire Chip Foose to take this old clunker into a rolling piece of art.
A Pontiac Firebird is restored for a comic-book artist.
As a member of the LAPD Scott is always looking out for his community. However he hasn't been able to give his '63 Cadillac the same attention. When Chip and his team get a hold of this busted boat and do their magic, the El Dorado will be golden again.
Musician Doug is the proud owner of a '55 Ford Thunderbird. When Doug is accused of torching his T-Bird for insurance money, he is undeniably upset. When it is revealed that his car is heading to the Overhaulin' shop, Doug is singing a different tune.
Nurse Cathi bought her 1970 Plymouth Barracuda from her grandmother nearly 25 years ago. This once fantastic fish has now faded, but with the help of Chip Foose and his A-Team, Cathi's car will become an instant classic.
James loves his '68 Mercury Cougar but he hasn't been able to make it the car of his dreams. He's in luck, because once Chip Foose and his A-Team get their hands on this old saloon, they will massage it into a tight and perky cougar that anyone would love
Greg's '57 Bel Air has fallen into a state of disrepair that only a metal magician could save it from. He is in luck because his Chevy is going to be completely restored by Chip Foose. This busted Bel Air will become a beauty Greg can be proud to own.
Hollywood Starlet Amber Heard's '67 Ford Mustang has been stolen twice and fallen into a state of disrepair. Now thanks to her fiancé Johnny Depp, her dad, and Metal magician Chip Foose, this Pony Car will ride off into the sunset.
Locksmith Doug's beloved '82 El Camino isn't going to a chop shop, its going straight to the Overhaulin' set. Metal maestro Chip Foose and his A-Team have the keys to give this busted beater a major facelift.
Chip Foose and his A-Team take on the task of building Marcus Luttrell, Former Navy Seal and the inspiration behind the bestselling book and movie, a brand spanking new 1967 Ford Mustang. It's an American classic for an American hero.
Tom and his 1978 Trans Am have fallen on some hard times. His prized Pontiac has transformed into a thundercloud of negativity but after master fabricator Chip Foose and his A-Team get their hands on this busted bandit, Tom will be seeing clear skies.
A one-time heavy-metal singer has long since turned in his microphone and spiked bracelets for a life focused on family. Over time, he scraped together enough money to buy a 2014 Corvette, and now his son wants him to stop settling for less and get the metal makeover his Stingray deserves.
A woman's Shelby Daytona replica is her prized possession. After years of family struggle, she's made a clean break and started over, so Chip and the team undertake a fitting transformation of her heritage race car.
A hard-working father and devoted husband loves his 2002 Ford Lightning, but his family has always been his first priority. After years of financial struggles, it's up to Chip and team to give this family Ford a flashy makeover.
A woman's most cherished memories revolve around long drives with her father in his '69 Camaro. After he passed away, she kept her family's passion for muscle cars alive by buying her own '15 Camaro.
A decorated 15-year Navy veteran felt unappreciated when she returned from overseas. Her partner helped her buy a Mustang to show her how much she is valued, but in his heart, he knew it was less than she deserved.
A devoted father and off-road enthusiast always dreamed of having a perfect classic Land Cruiser, but his focus on family kept him and his '70 FJ off the trail. Now, his wife wants to give back to the man who gave so much.
A cancer survivor treats his Challenger like a priceless museum relic, with a garage that's a shrine to all things Mopar. He bought the car used after his treatment, but it wasn't quite what he imagined, so now his wife has called in Chip to give his ride one massive makeover.
A woman from a family of Jeep lovers bought a Wrangler of her own on an whim, and it showed up looking a little worse for wear. Her dad puts in a call to Chip and the guys, hoping to make his daughter's Jeep a backwoods beast.
A young rally-car fan worked with his dad to get his WRX running, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get his Subaru souped up. After several idle years, dad decides it's time to get his son into his dream rally ride.
A military vet and Mustang devotee finally splurged to buy himself a Shelby, though the previous owners' sketchy upgrades made this pony look more like a mule. His wife wants him to have a Shelby worthy of the highest honors.
A small business owner with a passion for off-road Fords has daily driver/work truck with over 150 thousand miles. So his best friend sent in an application to Overhaulin’ and now Chip and the A-team are reinventing his 2013 Raptor, complete with a custom mobile office and a long list of Foose-ified features.
Shaquille O'Neal heart is always in helping out the little guy and making those around him happy. His friend Anthony "Chicago" Hall wants to give back to a man who gives so much by fixing up Shaq's rust bucket '64 Impala.
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